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1896
THE BEGINNING
The beginning of the family tradition with the unique ouzo recipe featuring Chios anise.
1900
THE FIRST LICENSE
Giannis Stoupakis obtains the first official distillation license from the Ottoman Empire in the village of Daphne, Chios.
1960
THE SECOND GENERATION
Alexandros Stoupakis continues the distillery, representing the second generation.
1990
THE RENAISSANCE
The third generation (the founder’s grandson, Giannis) takes over, revives, and trademarks the “Kazanisto” brand.
2008
MODERNIZATION
The distillery is renamed “Stoupakis Chios Distillery S.A.” The facilities are modernized, while respecting traditional distillation methods.